Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & Observability

About this kind of role

What a Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & Observability usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Platform Engineers build and maintain the underlying infrastructure and tools that software development teams use to deploy and operate applications. This often involves automating processes, improving system reliability, and ensuring scalability. They work closely with developers to streamline the software delivery lifecycle and troubleshoot production issues. A focus on observability means they implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to gain insights into application performance.

Tools and skills: Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerization technologies (Docker), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), scripting languages (Python, Go), configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform), and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in systems administration, DevOps, or software engineering, and a passion for automation and problem-solving, typically thrive in this role.